Vonj Tingson's international judging roles reflect his professional background in public relations, including recognition from Provoke Media's Innovator 25 list in 2023.
The Department of Tourism seeks stronger interagency cooperation to address concerns that could negatively affect tourists and discourage repeat visits to the country.
As of April 24, over 2 million international visitors have come to the country, with South Koreans leading the arrivals, according to the Department of Tourism.